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I love the topic; and I think it's fun that it allows for bands taking a big swing at something important (and occasionally ending up overly pretentious) and others just having some fun with it.
(And it's possible that songs which reference Tolkien or Moorcock should be considered in their own category).
A few more examples that I enjoy.
The Police "Tea In The Sahara" comes directly from a story told in _The Sheltering Sky_
It's certainly worth a part 2 but it's a broad enough topic that there's no need to be comprehensive (speaking of which I meant to compliment you on your write-up of "Killing An Arab" a good song and I didn't know all of that story).
Enjoyed that Oasis-Adidas video. I always enjoy the Gallagher music and style.
Thanks for profiling "White Rabbit," a brilliant song inspired by brilliant literature. Some insights on the music I hadn't noticed and appreciated.
That video was just amazing. So well put together.
Thank you for reading! And appreciate greatly the comment 🎸🤘👊
I love the topic; and I think it's fun that it allows for bands taking a big swing at something important (and occasionally ending up overly pretentious) and others just having some fun with it.
(And it's possible that songs which reference Tolkien or Moorcock should be considered in their own category).
A few more examples that I enjoy.
The Police "Tea In The Sahara" comes directly from a story told in _The Sheltering Sky_
Sarah Jarosz "Annabelle Lee" superbly adapts a Poe story -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-dr7CNNvng
Tom Waits "Shiver Me Timbers" references Martin Eden (by Jack London) -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfLY8NZCQMg
Bruce Springsteen "The Ghost Of Tom Joad" -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUhtdAOn4k0
The Indigo Girls covering Dire Straits "Romeo and Juliet"
Suzanne Vega "Calypso" tells a story from The Odyssey. I like this recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=286ZSMQLNco
Damn! Bruce. I knew there was a big one I was missing.
And Dire Straits. I’m a dolt. Thank you
I guess I need part 2.
It's certainly worth a part 2 but it's a broad enough topic that there's no need to be comprehensive (speaking of which I meant to compliment you on your write-up of "Killing An Arab" a good song and I didn't know all of that story).
Thanks! 🎸🤘👊